25 Dec 1933
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Newspaper
Corona Daily Independent
Location
Corona, California, United States of America
Date
Dec 25, 1933
Page
1
Executive Secretary Ralph A. Tavlor of the Agricultural Council of California argues that organized cattle thieves have adapted to motor trucks and gang protection, pushing for tougher penalties. He notes grand theft for livestock differs from petty theft in fruit and poultry crimes, urges elimination of loopholes, and outlines proposed amendments to strengthen the penal code.
Riverside hosts four exhibition games in March featuring the Pittsburgh Pirates and the Chicago White Sox. The Riverside Chamber of Commerce approved a grass infield at Evans Park and a clubhouse ready by March 1. Hollywood Coast league owner William Lane confirms five games, four against the Pirates and one against the White Sox, a strong 1934 pennant contender.
The Marx Brothers Chico Harpo and Groucho return to the Corona theater with the comedy Duck Soup. They star in a satirical tale of Freeonia where Rufus T Firefly played by Groucho becomes dictator sparking a theatrical war.
Mrs. Walter F. Dexter contests rumors her husband, district governor of Lions International, resigned as Whittier College president to run for the U S Senate. She says he is considering another educational position and is now in Hawaii with Lions International duties.
Burmese swimmer Prafulla Ktaimar Ghese reportedly set an endurance record in open water at Rangoon's Royal Lakes for over 79 hours. The report discusses theft of farm produce valued above $50 classified as grand theft under current law, proposes changes to allow grand theft charges after multiple small thefts totaling over petty limits, and counts any prior conviction against an offender.
The council plans a year end meeting with debate over adding a basement children’s room to the Public Library funded in part by CWA aid. Riverside County hospitals served 240 dinners with 320 pounds of turkey and care for 51 elderly and 14 tuberculosis patients. The Toy Hospital run by P. T. A. provided playthings to youngsters, while Uncle Sam’s CWA gifts reached 2,500 workers with wage increases effective Dec 13. Sheriff Rayburn funded food and clothing for 200 plus needy families, totaling $380 this year, and county jail inmates enjoyed a roast turkey feast. Federal pork distributed to work registrants accompanied the holiday meals.
Geo. Claytor chosen to fill the remaining year of Keith’s term as Riverside County assessor. Keith resigns to join the state board of equalization valuation division, aiding in reestablishing local rolls for 1935 tax assessments. The move affects Riverside County with about 15 million dollars in added state returns. Sweden's main Stockholm to Berlin rail line electrification project advances ahead of schedule.
At the latest meeting of the Norco Chamber of Commerce the 1933 creation re elected William S. Mooney as president. Fred Hobdker was re elected secretary treasurer with KB Parmenter and L M Lutrell as vice presidents. The group plans its annual community dinner for January and eyes a strong 1934 under Mooney.
Fragmentary line suggests a moral or legal reflection on life's value tied to the blood a person invests. lacks clear context, date, or names to anchor a fuller summary.
Inventory sheets described as 914 percent 12 with both sides ruled and priced at 5 cents per pad of 100, offered by Corona Independent.
Ed Thornthwite of Norco receives exclusive right to purchase family tickets for the National Orange Show in San Bernardino in February. Tickets previously sold at local stores and through the Chamber of Commerce as listed in classifica ads.
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